Anonymous wrote:I remember my first V day with my now husband. We had dinner at my place and then I asked him if he would like raspberries for dessert and he said yes. I then went to my bedroom and slipped into a long raspberry colored silk nightgown and came back out and said “would you like some whipped cream?”. It’s been 12 years and I have not been able to top it especially with children around.

OP here. This is AWESOME! Your dessert line is an inspiration. Thank you. And maybe for year 12 you can carve out a little space/time. Trickier w children around, but if there's any reason to take advantage of screen time, this is it!

Anonymous wrote:Hahhah.. guy here. None of my guy friends has ever said "My DW just got me this awesome gift..a throw pillow and a candle!"

Here's what to get:
- Good alcohol
- Beer delivery service is interesting if you think he'd like it.
- You. Just show up in sexy new lingerie with a coat over it, and tel him the lingerie is his present, but you'll be wearing it.

Candles... I'm still laughing at that one.

Thank you, good to hear a man chime in too. Alcohol and sex. Gotcha.

-OP

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hotel weekend away.

+1

Nothing wrong with food and sex at home though.

Weekend away down the road, definitely!

Anonymous wrote:I was in your shoes last year. I got him a nice bottle of wine. One of his favorites that was a bit of a splurge but still kind of low key. It thrilled him. We also went to a concert and I wore a short skirt. That grilled him more.

OP here. Very nice! He is also a big fan of reds, so another idea to think about. Hope you have a great Valentines #2 together.

Anonymous wrote:BJ and a nice homemade dinner. Been doing it for 10 years and he’s never asked for anything else..

The first goes without saying That plus dinner: I get the impression it's the way to a man's heart.

Anonymous wrote:I remember my first V day with my now husband. We had dinner at my place and then I asked him if he would like raspberries for dessert and he said yes. I then went to my bedroom and slipped into a long raspberry colored silk nightgown and came back out and said “would you like some whipped cream?”. It’s been 12 years and I have not been able to top it especially with children around.

You sound so awesome!

Anonymous wrote:Something he can use at his new house is a great idea. What about some great food that you can cook together on Valentine’s with some craft beer and a nice bottle of wine? A throw blanket and candle for his family room, that you can use when watching a movie that night? Gift certificate for dinner at a nice restaurant? Subscription to a beer delivery service for three months?

Thank you! The beer delivery service is a fun idea. A few new breweries have opened up in the area, so I'll look into whether they have any events/packages too.

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Anonymous wrote:Have you guys discussed exclusivity? Has he asked you out for and made plans for V day? How often do you see each other? Talk on the phone?

Yes, we are exclusive. He intiated that conversation two weeks ago.
I honestly didn't think we'd see each other on the 14th bc I have a kid bball game at 5--figured that gave us both an easy out from any VDay pressure early on. But yesterday he asked if I was free Valentines Day after the game.

We see each other twice/wk, text daily, really only talk on the phone 2x/wk.

Ok, then a think a gift is appropriate. I’d keep it under forty dollars because he might just get you flowers or chocolates.

Anonymous wrote:Where are you located that it's snowing?

New York State. In my old life I lived in DC, then NOVA. Too pricey and too long of a commute as a widowed teacher/mom of an infant and elementary schooler, so moved away. But I just can't quit DCUM!

Anonymous wrote:Have you guys discussed exclusivity? Has he asked you out for and made plans for V day? How often do you see each other? Talk on the phone?

Yes, we are exclusive. He intiated that conversation two weeks ago.
I honestly didn't think we'd see each other on the 14th bc I have a kid bball game at 5--figured that gave us both an easy out from any VDay pressure early on. But yesterday he asked if I was free Valentines Day after the game.

We see each other twice/wk, text daily, really only talk on the phone 2x/wk.

Anonymous wrote:I remember my first V day with my now husband. We had dinner at my place and then I asked him if he would like raspberries for dessert and he said yes. I then went to my bedroom and slipped into a long raspberry colored silk nightgown and came back out and said “would you like some whipped cream?”. It’s been 12 years and I have not been able to top it especially with children around.

I love this! I have a long red silk nightgown and when I wear it it is like a red cape to a bull. It always works!

I remember my first V day with my now husband. We had dinner at my place and then I asked him if he would like raspberries for dessert and he said yes. I then went to my bedroom and slipped into a long raspberry colored silk nightgown and came back out and said “would you like some whipped cream?”. It’s been 12 years and I have not been able to top it especially with children around.

Hahhah.. guy here. None of my guy friends has ever said "My DW just got me this awesome gift..a throw pillow and a candle!"

Here's what to get:
- Good alcohol
- Beer delivery service is interesting if you think he'd like it.
- You. Just show up in sexy new lingerie with a coat over it, and tel him the lingerie is his present, but you'll be wearing it.

Candles... I'm still laughing at that one.

Who said the goal was for the guy to brag about the gift to his friends? My DH wouldn't brag about anything I gave him, including tickets to Europe, new watches, etc. But my divorced brother who swipes right more than anyone I know and spends time with a revolving door of women that would make most guys jealous really likes the blanket and candles he has in his family room. To each his own, but you are not as cool as you think you are.

Anonymous wrote:Hotel weekend away.

+1

Nothing wrong with food and sex at home though.

Hotel weekend away.